Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is to open a Future Telecoms Hub in Bristol as part of its plans to support industry across the 海角视频.
CSA Catapult is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in South Wales. It is focused on three technology areas: power electronics, RF and microwave and photonics.
The company is being supported by Innovate 海角视频 through a £2.5m investment, which allow it to deepen and accelerate its expertise in telecoms in line with the government's plans for telecoms diversification.
The Future Telecoms Hub will open in Autumn 2023 and will be based at the Bristol and Bath Science Park.
Work at the Future Telecoms Hub will be primarily focussed on the energy efficiency and security of telecoms hardware, which CSA said are important in developing future networks that are "robust and resilient and are less impactful on the environment".
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The Future Telecoms Hub will deliver translational research and provide access to commercial testbeds that improve the speed, energy efficiency and security of networks through CSA Catapult’s expertise in radio frequency (RF), photonics and quantum technologies.
Collaborative research projects with Cardiff University and the University of Bristol will also be undertaken at the Future Telecoms Hub. This new base in Bristol will complement CSA Catapult's existing operations at its Innovation Centre in Newport, South Wales and provide access to a wider range of expertise and resources.
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Martin McHugh, chief executive at CSA Catapult said: “The opening of our Future Telecoms Hub is a significant milestone in the Catapult’s journey as we expand our activities across the 海角视频.
“Bristol has an established network of innovative companies and research institutions located within and around the city, as well as strong links with partners across the Western Gateway, so it was a natural fit for us to place our future telecoms capability here.
“With the widespread adoption of 5G and our increasing dependence on connected technologies, the demand for safe, secure and reliable telecoms infrastructure has never been greater. The Future Telecoms Hub will enable our partners to bring new telecoms technologies to market and allow us to continue to build supply chains, secure jobs and grow the 海角视频 economy.”
Dean Cook, director – place and levelling up, Innovate 海角视频 added: “Innovate 海角视频 is committed to supporting growth and increased productivity across the 海角视频, with the Catapults having a significant role in developing local economies.
“This new investment by Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult will connect this national capability to opportunities across the telecoms industry and their applications in support of business innovation in the South West of England.”
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